Border czar Tom Homan slams Catholic Church, says a ‘secure border saves lives’
In a recent statement that has sparked considerable debate, Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and currently serving as the “border czar,” criticized the Catholic Church for its vocal opposition to mass deportations and immigration enforcement policies under the Trump administration. Speaking at the White House, Homan expressed his discontent with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which had condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, describing it as fostering a “climate of fear and anxiety.” Homan, a lifelong Catholic, argued that the Church should focus on its own internal issues rather than criticizing U.S. immigration policy, stating, “The Catholic Church is wrong… They need to spend time fixing the Catholic Church, in my opinion.”
Homan’s remarks come in the wake of recent comments from Pope Leo, who urged a “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in light of the aggressive deportation policies implemented during Trump’s presidency. Homan countered the Church’s stance by highlighting what he perceives as hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican enforces strict penalties for trespassing on its grounds. He questioned the message that the Church is sending by opposing mass deportations, suggesting it implies that illegal border crossings should not be treated as criminal offenses. Homan firmly believes that the Trump administration’s immigration policies are designed to save lives, asserting that secure borders prevent migrants from falling prey to violent cartels and dangerous smuggling operations. He emphasized the importance of strong border enforcement, claiming it has led to the “most secure border in the history of this nation.”
Homan’s comments have ignited discussions about the intersection of faith and immigration policy, raising questions about the role of religious institutions in advocating for social justice and humanitarian concerns. His perspective underscores a broader debate over how to balance national security with the moral imperatives of compassion and support for vulnerable populations. As the immigration landscape continues to evolve, the tension between policy enforcement and humanitarian advocacy remains a critical issue, with voices from both sides calling for attention and action.
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Border czar
Tom Homan
slammed the Catholic Church on Friday, saying its opposition to mass deportations undermines U.S. law enforcement and costs lives.
“The Catholic Church is wrong,” Homan said. “I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic. I’m saying it not only as a border czar — I’ll say it as a Catholic. They need to spend time fixing the Catholic Church, in my opinion.”
Homan made the remarks at the White House when asked about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which this week condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and warned of “a climate of fear and anxiety” around immigration enforcement, according to
Reuters
.
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The bishops’ statement followed recent comments from Pope Leo, who called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are being treated under
Trump
, whose administration has aggressively carried out mass deportations, according to Reuters.
Homan urged the Church to “fix itself” before criticizing U.S. immigration policy and accused faith leaders of hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican imposes harsh penalties for trespassing on its grounds.
“So, according to them, the message we should send to the whole world is that if you cross the border illegally, which is a crime, don’t worry about it,” Homan said.
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“If you get ordered removed by a federal judge after due process, don’t worry about us, because there should not be mass
deportations
. Is that the message you send to the whole world?”
Homan said the Trump administration’s immigration policy “saves lives” and is more humane than the Biden administration’s approach.
He argued that desperate migrants often rely on
violent cartels
to smuggle them across the border in hazardous conditions, claiming that more than 4,000 migrants died during those journeys, while thousands of Americans died from fentanyl smuggled across the border.
“Secure border saves lives. I wish the Catholic Church would understand that,” Homan said.
“We have a right to secure our borders, just like they have a right to secure their facility. You can’t enter their facility without getting arrested. The penalties for entering their facility are much worse than ours.”
Homan added that the U.S. has “the most secure border in the history of this nation” because of strict enforcement under ICE.
